Neuenschwander, Robert "Bob"
House 1983-90 (District 3A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Itasca, Koochiching
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/4/1948
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
4/13/2022
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Bob
City of Residence (when first elected):
International Falls
Occupation (when first elected):
Businessman/Taxidermy/Gift Shop
EDUCATION
Orr High School, Orr, Minnesota; Secondary; 1966
Bemidji State University; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Air Force (4 years);
1969 to 1974
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dale (married in 1969); Kathy Goodall (married on December 31, 1996)
Children:
One child: Robb (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body: House
District: 03A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: International Falls
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Itasca, Koochiching
Occupation: Business/Taxidermist/Gift Shop Owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: Enterprise Development
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Economic Development: Rural Resource Development Division
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Game and Fish
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Banking
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax
Body: House
District: 03A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: International Falls
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Itasca, Koochiching
Occupation: Business, Gift Shop and Taxidermist
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Business Finance
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance (Chair)
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax Division
Body: House
District: 03A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: International Falls
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Itasca, Koochiching
Occupation: Business/Taxidermist/Gift Shops
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources: Natural Resources
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Taxes
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Taxes: Sales Tax
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Transportation
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Transportation: Special Subcommittee on Department of Public Safety
Body: House
District: 03A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: International Falls
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Itasca, Koochiching
Occupation: Businessman/Taxidermy/Gift Shop
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Consumer Affairs and Tourism
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Personnel and Administration
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Transportation
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Transportation: Commercial and Passenger Transportation
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Irv Anderson in the 1982 primary election was so small that a recount occurred.
Articles & Books About
"Robert 'Border Bob' Neuenschwander." Rainy Lake Gazette, April 19, 2022.
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